10 Civilians Released From Taliban’s Custody In Herat

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    • 1456084_312936088844399_2070619193_nKABUL: (MEP) Afghan security troops have managed to release 10 civilians from the shackles of the Taliban insurgents in a clearing operation in western Herat province.

    The civilians were arrested a few days before in Adraskan district by insurgents and had been transferred to an unknown location.

    However, Herat security officials say the civilians were freed during military operations under the name of “Azm” on Tuesday.

    17 villages of Adraskan district have also cleared of insurgents during the operations, officials added.

    A police officer and a militant were killed and two other militants wounded in a shootout occurred between the two sides.

    The anti-government armed militants are yet to comment on the report.

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